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MattersDevelopmentFirst seen Jul 15, 2024Last discussed Jun 29, 2026

Development design guidelines update

Approved

The city plans to update design rules for multifamily, commercial, industrial and other development, including the City Centre and Sooke Road areas. The work includes research, public engagement and a feasibility report on an advisory design panel, with a $150,000 budget and target completion in the second quarter of 2026.

Where it stands: RFP scope endorsed June 16, 2025; consultant selection and guideline update remain ahead.

Background

Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.

  1. Jun 29, 2026 – Jul 20, 2026

    Design guidelines and tree protection bylaws

    The changes update Langford’s form-and-character design guidelines and environmental development permit area maps, and replace the existing tree-protection bylaw. They also amend zoning rules for garden and carriage suites and shared outdoor amenity space.

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. June 29, 2026·Presentation

    Three consultant presentations were given: Parks DCC Rates; Design Guidelines; and Environmental Development Permit Guidelines.

  2. June 16, 2025· Council

    Staff scope for updating development design guidelines endorsed

    Council endorsed the RFP scope of work for updating Development Permit Area design guidelines.

    Decision: Approved the RFP scope for updating Development Permit Area design guidelines.

    Passed 7–0

    Documents

  3. August 19, 2024·Notice of motion

    Council directed staff to consider Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) in the upcoming review of Langford's Design Guidelines.

  4. July 15, 2024·Notice of motion

    Notice of Motion from Councillor Guiry regarding consideration of Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ in upcoming design guideline reviews was presented.